It’s already shaping up to be an unforgettable year for live music in Omaha with a concert calendar packed with legendary artists and rising stars.

This long list will cover the best concerts coming to Omaha (and nearby), and it has everything you need for planning out your personal concert calendar in 2025.

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March

Ned Ledoux

March 8 @ Barnato – $30+ at barnato.bar

Carrying on the legacy of his legendary father, Chris Ledoux, Ned Ledoux delivers heartfelt country tunes with a cowboy spirit. Expect a night of classic Western vibes, storytelling and plenty of boot-stomping energy.

The Wellermen

March 6 @ Reverb Lounge – $30 at onepercentproductions.com

Sea shanties meet modern folk! The Wellermen, who gained viral fame for their harmonious renditions of maritime ballads, bring their infectious, singalong-worthy energy to Omaha. Set sail for an evening of rousing vocals and timeless melodies.

Evan Honer

March 17 @ The Waiting Room Lounge – $25 at onepercentproductions.com

Scrolling through TikTok of all places, I found Evan Honer singing idk shit about cars. It seemed somewhat off the cuff, but I was absolutely hooked. And I’ve been watching with glee as he releases more and more music with his raw, emotive voice and introspective songwriting. I can’t wait to see the Americana, alt-country singer in person!

Agnostic Front

March 17 @ Slowdown – $25+ at theslowdown.com

New York hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front bring their legendary aggression to Slowdown. Expect a night of breakneck riffs, mosh pit anthems and no-holds-barred energy as they continue their reign as one of hardcore’s most influential bands.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

March 20 @ The Waiting Room Lounge – $41+ at onepercentproductions.com

Country music’s coolest historian, Marty Stuart, brings his signature twang and unmatched musicianship to Omaha. Alongside his phenomenal band, he’ll deliver a mix of honky-tonk, bluegrass, and rockabilly straight from the heart of Nashville.

April

Teenage Bottlerocket

April 1 @ The Waiting Room Lounge – $20 at onepercentproductions.com

Fast, fun and full of energy, Teenage Bottlerocket delivers high-speed pop punk with catchy hooks, breakneck drums and singalong choruses..

The Faint

April 3 @ The Waiting Room Lounge – SOLD OUT

The Faint will deliver one of the best shows you’ll ever see. Every time. Omaha’s own dance-punk legends return for a sold-out hometown show! Known for their dark, pulsating beats and electrifying live performances, The Faint are sure to make this an unforgettable night.

Satchel Grande

April 4 @ Slowdown – $13+ at theslowdown.com

Omaha’s own Satchel Grande is a funky, brass-fueled party machine. The Grande always delivers infectious grooves that will keep you dancing all night. Don’t miss it.

Jack White

April 5 @ Steelhouse Omaha – $149+ via Ticketmaster

Guitar wizard and rock innovator Jack White brings his genre-blending brilliance to Steelhouse. Expect a setlist spanning his work with The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and his stellar solo career.

Lady Lamb

April 7 @ Reverb Lounge – $18+ at onepercentproductions.com

With poetic lyricism and ethereal indie rock, Lady Lamb crafts emotionally rich songs that captivate. Her intimate live performances are a mesmerizing experience—perfect for fans of heartfelt, storytelling-driven music.

Papa Roach & Rise Against

April 10 @ CHI Health Center Omaha – $21+ via Ticketmaster

Look, I wouldn’t have put these two together. 2000s radio hard rock and hardcore? Together? Seems weird, but also I’m into it at the same time. Maybe you are too! These two powerhouse bands will join forces for a night filled with high-energy anthems. Expect fists in the air and a blast of nostalgia, too.

Bob Mould, Jason Narducy & Jon Wurster with Craig Finn

April 14 @ The Waiting Room Lounge – $26+ at onepercentproductions.com

Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar) teams up with an all-star band lineup for a night of power chords and storytelling. Bonus: The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn joins the bill for an extra dose of lyrical brilliance.

Awolnation

April 29 @ The Admiral – $39.50+ at onepercentproductions.com

Known for their explosive live shows and chart-topping hits like Sail, Awolnation brings their electrifying alt-rock energy to The Admiral. Be ready to move.

Ty Segall

April 26 @ Scottish Rite Hall – $30+ at onepercentproductions.com

Garage rock’s reigning king strips things down for a rare acoustic performance. Expect raw, intimate versions of his fuzzed-out classics, alongside another solo acoustic performance from Mikal Cronin.

Five For Fighting (with a string quartet)

April 26 @ The Admiral – $45-65 at onepercentproductions.com

John Ondrasik’s soaring piano ballads will get a symphonic twist as Five For Fighting takes the stage with a string quartet. A perfect night for fans of heartfelt, cinematic songwriting. This is going to be cool.

Bright Eyes

April 27 @ Astro Amphitheater – $45+ via Ticketmaster

After the release of Five Dice, All Threes, Omaha’s indie darlings Bright Eyes return for a hometown show after postponing previously scheduled appearances. Expect a mix of classic melancholic anthems and fresh material from their latest releases. And for me, I’ve never seen them play outside. That is a new twist!

May

Future Islands

May 7 @ The Admiral – $37+ at onepercentproductions.com

Led by the charismatic Samuel T. Herring, Future Islands blend synth-pop with raw, emotional intensity. Their live performances are a mesmerizing mix of danceable beats and gut-wrenching vocals.

Jake Owen

May 30 @ Stir Cove – $44.50 via Ticketmaster

The Barefoot Blue Jean Night country music hitmaker is an all-around good vibes expert. Just the kind of show you want to see at Stir Cove on a warm spring night.

Napalm Death/Melvins

May 25 @ The Waiting Room Lounge – $35+ at onepercentproductions.com

Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death and sludge-metal legends Melvins team up for a night of sonic devastation. Expect walls of sound, unrelenting energy, and one of the heaviest shows of the year.

June

Alison Krauss & Union Station

June 15 @ The Astro – $55+ at onepercentproductions.com

Bluegrass royalty Alison Krauss returns with her Grammy-winning band for an evening of breathtaking harmonies and virtuosic musicianship. Keep an ear out for Dan Tyminski. His voice is a treasure.

Cake

June 1 @ Astro Amphitheater – $50+ via Ticketmaster

Quirky, deadpan and effortlessly cool, Cake’s unique blend of rock, funk, and alternative grooves makes for a show unlike any other.

July

Blues Traveler/Gin Blossoms

July 6 @ Astro Amphitheater – $64+ via Ticketmaster

A ‘90s throwback dream! Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors join forces for a night of harmonicas, jangly guitars and singalongs. If you hear someone screaming every word, it might be me. I consider Hey Jealousy the tops of ’90s pop/rock songwriting, and Blues Traveler’s Four was my first album ever.

311 with Sublime, Blue October, The Urge and more

July 12 @ River’s Edge Park – $69.50+ via Ticketmaster

Can you believe 89.7 The River has been around for 30 years? Me either. Sounds like a helluva good occasion to celebrate, and this is a killer lineup that encapsulates the history of the station. Hometown heroes in 311. A revitalized Sublime fronted by Jakob Nowell. Blue October was maybe the band championed by The River. And The Urge, Sick Puppies and Anchondo are all veterans of the station and its shows. This will be a fun all-day festival.

Alabama Shakes

July 19 @ Astro Amphitheater – $54+ via Ticketmaster

Brittany Howard’s powerhouse vocals and the band’s soulful blend of rock, blues and Southern groove make Alabama Shakes an unmissable live act. Simply incredible.

Weezer

July 20 @ Stir Cove – $99.50+ via Tickemaster

I’ve never had a bad time at a Weezer concert. Having seen them a ton of times, I can say that safely. That said, I can’t imagine paying $100+ to see this show. The best concerts on this list are safely half that price. Kind of wild.

Tyler Childers

July 24 @ CHI Health Center Omaha – $45.50+ via Ticketmaster

One of the best country singers from the last decade will be in Omaha once again, and this time, he’s playing the big room. Childers has come through before, bringing his Kentucky brand of bluegrass, blues and country to spots such as the former Sokol Auditorium. Now he’s big enough to fill the arena, which is awesome recognition for such a fantastic artist. (Sadly, it’s usually only the radio country folks who do that, but I digress.) Can you imagine 10,000 people singing Lady May together. It’s going to be a great night.

August

Toad the Wet Sprocket

Aug. 1 @ Astro Amphitheater – $50+ via Ticketmaster

I like Toad just fine, but it’s the whole lineup — which includes Semisonic and Sixpence None the Richer — that does it for me. A wonderful night of nostalgia, if you’re a ’90s kid, that is.

Maha Festival

Aug. 2 @ Heartland of America at The RiverFront

Maha’s back, baby! After a decade of success, Maha Festival simply didn’t happen last year. That unfortunate news came in the wake of Maha’s founders leaving, a shakeup in festival leadership and general uncertainty plaguing the fest. Now the long-running indie fest is back, and so are its founders, who are shuttering their interim project — the excellent Outlandia Festival — and returning to Maha. Not only that, but Maha will return to its original downtown home at the newly renovated Omaha RiverFront. I can’t wait.

Ghost

Aug. 3 @ CHI Health Center Omaha – $48+ via Ticketmaster

Swedish metal titans Ghost bring their theatrical, occult-inspired rock spectacle to Omaha. I’ve seen them several times, and it’s always an absolute spectacle, more akin to a theatrical production brimming with costumes and heavy metal than your normal arena show. Prepare yourself for eerie melodies about the devil, heavy riffs and a stunning stage show.

Goo Goo Dolls w/ Dashboard Confessional

Aug. 19 @ The Astro Amphitheater – $55+ via Ticketmaster

A night of alt-rock nostalgia awaits as Goo Goo Dolls bring their heartfelt ballads and radio hits to Omaha, joined by emo icons Dashboard Confessional. Prepare for singalong classics like Iris and Name and … you know, you’ll probably know every single song. Last time they were here, I had a blast.

Alice Cooper

Aug. 27 @ Orpheum Theater – $39.50+ at ticketomaha.com

The godfather of shock rock returns with his legendary stage theatrics, complete with guillotines, snakes and classic hits like School’s Out and Poison.

Linkin Park

Aug. 29 @ CHI Health Center Omaha – $55.50+ via Ticketmaster

They’re back. Of course, nobody can replace the inimitable Chester Bennington. But I really, really, really like Emily Armstrong, and I’ve been a fan of Dead Sara for a long, long time. (She’s even been on this very podcast!)

Anyway, I’m happy Linkin Park’s music remains and we can still experience it live (even if it’s not the same). Expect a setlist packed with anthems that shaped a generation!

September

Mat Kearney

Sept. 17 @ Steelhouse Omaha – $37+ via Ticketmaster

Another veteran of the Pops and Hisses podcast, Mat Kearney brings a unique mix of folk, pop and hip-hop influences. His intimate, engaging live shows make every performance feel personal.

Bonnie Raitt

Sept. 23 @ Astro Amphitheater – $53+ via Ticketmaster

Perhaps the best song of all time is Angel From Montgomery, and while the songwriting credit goes to the late, great John Prine, it’s Bonnie’s version that made it popular. The queen of blues-infused rock brings her soulful voice and iconic slide guitar to Omaha. Expect a masterclass in musicianship and heartfelt storytelling.

Keith Urban

Sept. 27 @ CHI Health Center Omaha – $31+ via Ticketmaster

Country superstar Keith Urban brings his electrifying stage presence, masterful guitar work and chart-topping hits to Omaha. I’ve seen his show a number of times, and even if you’re not a country fan, it’s engaging entirely because of Urban (and his electric smile and his guitar work and his energy). Enjoy.

October

Lord Huron

Oct. 23 @ Steelhouse Omaha – $85+ via Ticketmaster

Dreamy folk-rock with cinematic scope, Lord Huron’s ethereal soundscapes and evocative storytelling make for a transportive live experience. Last time they were here was a delight.